Category: South America
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Mendoza, Argentina – Delicious Malbec wine, Cheese & Steak
As I am writing this post, I am still in Argentina and loving it. This country is so big. There’s so much to see— which equals so much more to love. Side note* Argentina is in an economic crisis. The inflation rate has been increasing month after month. In August, the inflation reached a 78.5%…
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Chile – Independence Day + Santiago
This post will be more of a photo gallery. (: We spent about a week here. Chile is so expensive!! It really setback our budgeting but, we had a great time. When we arrived we celebrated Chile’s Independence Day! First, we stayed at a cabin to meet Tim’s friend, Chris. And also met up with…
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Rainbow Mountain
It took a lot of energy to continue onto to another hike. Honestly, we were only a pinch away from setting off to the next city, Tacna. But, that would result to missing two planned hikes. And I just couldn’t pass up two. Rainbow Mountain, originally called Vinicunca, is Peru’s second most famous hike (after…
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Chapter 5: Final Destination Machu Picchu
The day we been trekking for!! Travelers have the option to hop on a bus from Aguas Calientes, (the city next to Machu Picchu) at 5:30 AM to make their 6:00 AM Machu Picchu reservations. We woke up at 3:30 AM, left the hostel by 4:00 AM— hoping to beat the bus and make sunrise.…
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Chapter 4: Santa Teresa’s hot springs to Aguas Calientes
Finally, a morning where we can start with relaxation! After breakfast today (pancakes, eggs, and more pasta.. yes I said pasta for breakfast at 7:30 AM!), we caught a tuktuk to soothe our muscles + strained knee. We were hoping to enjoy the Cocalmayo thermal bath the previous day. But this morning worked out better.…
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Chapter 2: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Our wake this morning is at 5:00 am. We had breakfast at the home stay. Honestly, the worst breakfast ever. Water downed oatmeal with 3 small slices of banana, cold toast with jam or butter, eggs were decent and the option for tea/coffee to drink. At least it was enough to get us through the…
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Chapter 1: Solo – 5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Introductory: Machu Picchu is a one of the newer seven wonders of the world recently discovered in the early 1900s hidden in Andes mountain range. With it being so remote, the real question is how can it be visited? Which route provides the best experience and view of this beautiful, large country? What maxes our…
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Ica, Peru
Stopping by this city was mainly for Huacachina. Known as the sandboarding, dune buggy, amazing sunset and party experience. After the 5 1/2 hour bus ride, we decided to stay at a hostel outside of Huacachina. This is to avoid high prices (maintaining our $35 dollar budget). And to also see what was outside of…
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South America: Lima, Peru
Over the next 200 days, we are going to be living off of $35 USD a day each Arrival: Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez When purchasing a SIM card, the location is extremely important. It was pretty jaw dropping from just being one floor away. If you stop by the Claro (cellular service company) kiosk at…
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